1987 Lancia Thema vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1987 Lancia Thema and 1987 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Thema. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Thema weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Maserati 420.
Because 1987 Maserati 420 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Maserati 420. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Thema, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Thema. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lancia Thema | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Thema | 420 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |